1980: Buffs beat EU in Turlock cage tournament

Thirty years ago, on December 11, 1980, Manteca High’s quickness overcame East Union High’s strength as MHS blitzed the Lancers 67-53 and captured the consolation prize of the Turlock tournament. Reno Cook wound up as the game’s scoring leader with seven buckets from the floor and a five-for-five performance from the free throw line for 19 points. Besides Cook, Mike Delmanowski and Craig Conaway both wound up in double figures with 10 points apiece. No one on the Lancer squad broke the double figure mark as Keith Windham and Ted McDonald led EU with nine apiece.

In other sports stories from the Bulletin files:70 years ago: December 12, 1940 - Members of the high school football squad, together with Coach Larry Siemering and Assistant Coach Stan Hawkins, were guests of the Manteca Luncheon Club at a dinner meeting in the domestic science cottage last night. Dr. C. M. Galt, president of the club, conducted the meeting. Dr. Galt called on the following for remarks: Captain Louie Bronzan, Bob Lynch, Coach Siemering, Assistant Coach Hawkins and Guss Schmiedt, president of the high school board of trustees.60 years ago: December 14, 1950 - A surprising turnabout occurred last Thursday at the local high school gym when Manteca High beat Escalon High by a score of 54 to 42. In the first game played between these teams, Escalon slaughtered Manteca by 62 to 13. Credit for the win should go to Paul Wiggin. If it had not been for his defensive work and excellent backboard control, Manteca would have lost the game. Chuck Snyder was red hot and took high man honors with 20. Leo Cardinal was second with 13.

The annual all-Valley Oak League football selections came out Monday. Manteca placed two men on the first all-league team. They were guard Chuck Snyder and end Keith Grieve.

50 years ago: December 15, 1960 - Manteca High built up a 30-15 halftime lead over the Jackson High Tigers and then held on to gain a 57-33 win over the Tigers last Friday night in Jackson. Senior guard Tim Brumley turned in his best performance of the young campaign as he picked up six field goals and five free throws for 17 points. Other Buffaloes hitting double figures were Monte Corley with 13, Bob Agdoma with 11 and Eron Grisham with 10.

40 years ago: December 11, 1970 - The East Union High Lancers opened 1970-71 schedule with the usual large number of turnovers and mistakes en route to a 68-55 defeat at the hands of the husky Patterson High Tigers. The charges of Coach Carl Bosque were led by Ken Richichi, who dumped in 22 points. Chuck Dimas followed with 11 points.East Union High’s wrestlers dropped their first match of the season to Patterson High 33-26 last week. Due to a misunderstanding of the weight rules, five Lancer matmen were forced to forfeit their duels. Coach Don Laurenti’s team was led by pins by Richard Bambico at 103, Floyd Chamblin at 112 and Dean Komure at 127.

A handful of local fans motored to Livermore Tuesday night and roared their lungs out while Manteca High played two overtime periods before falling to Granada High 74-72. Despite a 33-point performance by Al Betschart and a phenominal 23 rebounds by the 6-5 center, the overall team defensive effort left something to be desired.

30 years ago: December 12, 1980 - Manteca High’s soccer squad upgraded its caliber of play but still failed to achieve victory as Modesto High edged Coach Bill Davis’ Buffaloes 3-2 yesterday afternoon on the Manteca home field. Greg Gale and Pat Schimke scored the Buff goals.Manteca High School held its annual Winter Sports Banquet Monday night to honor outstanding athletes in four sports. They were: gymnastics - Sara Gomez; tennis - Broni Steves; cross country - Jim Elam and Leslie Harp; volleyball - Michelle Foote.Even with the advantage of playing on its home field, the East Union High soccer team took another loss on the chin, a 6-1 verdict to unbeaten Merced High Thursday afternoon. EU avoided a shutout when, with seven minutes remaining, Richard Montiel found the right corner from 20 yards away.

Speedy guards Martha Dias and Donna Foster put on a two-woman offensive show and Manteca High’s defense rose to the occasion as the Lady Buffs chalked up an impressive 66-53 victory over Ripon High and captured a first-place finish in the inaugural Lady Lancer Basketball Tournament Friday night in EU’s Dalben Center.

Coach Carl Bosque’s East Union High Lady Lancers fought off a stubborn Escalon High squad for a 48-39 triumph and the consolation title. Amy Powell and Andrea Fierro wound up as EU’s scoring leaders, both finishing with 12 points.